Tag: Healthcare providers

AMA Creates CPT Codes for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine

AMA Creates CPT Codes for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine

In anticipation of an emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the American Medical Association (AMA) has created Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. AMA assigned Category 1 CPT code 91302 to the vaccine manufactured by the Cambridge, United Kingdom (UK) company, as well as vaccine administration CPT codes […]
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Transforming Revenue Cycle Management Using Automation

Transforming Revenue Cycle Management Using Automation

In today’s healthcare industry today, there is a lot of buzz and hype surrounding automation. Large healthcare networks, medical facilities, and revenue cycle management service providers alike are looking to achieve a more efficient, robust revenue cycle through automation technologies. Any technology that can free employees to focus on high-value tasks and make revenue cycle […]
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Telehealth Reimbursement May Be Changing. How Should Providers Prepare

Telehealth Reimbursement May Be Changing. How Should Providers Prepare?

The future potential of telehealth hinges on how it’s reimbursed. Virtual care may be popular among patients, but if providers can’t get paid for their services, it’s unlikely they’ll be able to continue to provide them. The government has signaled its support for reimbursing some telehealth services, at least in the short term. The Centers […]
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CMS Finalizes Payment Model Aimed At Boosting Access to Home Dialysis, Kidney Transplants

CMS Finalizes Payment Model Aimed At Boosting Access to Home Dialysis, Kidney Transplants

The Trump administration has finalized a rule aimed at boosting access to home dialysis and translation for patients with end-stage renal disease. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimates that the End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices Model will save Medicare $23 million over the next five years. The value-based model is designed to incentivize providers to […]
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